The P2X7 Receptor: A Key Player in Immune-Mediated Bone Loss?
Joint Authors
Kvist, Torben Madsen
Schwarz, Peter
Jorgensen, Niklas Rye
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Inflammatory diseases are often multiorganic diseases with manifestations not related directly to the primary affected organ.
They are often complicated by a generalized bone loss that subsequently leads to osteoporosis and bone fractures.
The exact mechanism for the accompanying bone loss is not understood in full detail, but factors such as glucocorticoid treatment, immobilization, malnutrition, and insufficient intake of vitamin D play a role.
However, it has become evident that the inflammatory process itself is involved and the resulting bone loss is termed immune-mediated bone loss.
It stems from an increase in bone resorption and the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 1 beta and has been shown to not only mediate the inflammatory response but also to strongly stimulate bone degradation.
The purinergic P2X7 receptor is central in the processing of these two cytokines and in the initiation of the inflammatory response, and it is a key molecule in the regulation of both bone formation and bone resorption.
The aim of this review is therefore to provide evidence-based novel hypotheses of the role of ATP-mediated purinergic signalling via the P2X7 receptor in immune-mediated bone loss and -osteoporosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kvist, Torben Madsen& Schwarz, Peter& Jorgensen, Niklas Rye. 2014. The P2X7 Receptor: A Key Player in Immune-Mediated Bone Loss?. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051740
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kvist, Torben Madsen…[et al.]. The P2X7 Receptor: A Key Player in Immune-Mediated Bone Loss?. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051740
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kvist, Torben Madsen& Schwarz, Peter& Jorgensen, Niklas Rye. The P2X7 Receptor: A Key Player in Immune-Mediated Bone Loss?. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051740